Author Hippolyte Broud

Hippolyte Broud is an Ancient World student at University College London. Coming from France, he is absolutely fond of Sacha Guitry, so much so that he usually wears the same glasses! Nevertheless, in spite of a particular taste for all that is traditional, old-fashioned and dusty, he is not insensitive to the appeal of certain contemporary productions. His only criterion when he sees a play is the intensity of the emotion it makes him feel. Like Anatole France, he thinks “the reviewer is the person who tells the adventures of his soul among the great pieces of art.”

Pierre Dux, one of the most illustrious members of the “Maison de Molière” habitually compared the Comédie Française to an “old lady who has shown thr...

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Plays To See explores diverse cultures through the medium of the performing arts. It aims to promote interest in the theatre and foster dialogue, understanding and appreciation for different artistic productions around the world.
Our scope is wide-ranging, from Greek tragedy to stand-up comedy; from ballet and opera to mime and experimental theatre.